Red White & Blue Tie Dye Spiral and Spider

How I Tie-Dye Red White and Blue for the 4th of July ... in this video, I show a Spiral and I Spider design and leave white in between. I use Fire Red and Sapphire Blue, both from Dharma .
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[@carolalmond278]

Such a pro, doesn't even get dye on his gloves! A really relaxing watch.

[@medicbabe2ID]

The fireworks effect is really beautiful. I know it's supposed to be a spider but this came up in my recommends on July 2 and it would be such a great shirt for the 4th. I really love it! 😎🇺🇲

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and yes, it depends on what you are going for.... this one I did it to look like fireworks ✌🏻🙏🥳

[@musicsansnotes]

I enjoyed watching your lessons. This lesson for the 4th of July is what I was looking for. I couldn't find a patriotic shirt for myself. I can make my own now.😊

[@MrTieDye]

Awesome, I am glad it was helpful! ... have fun in your creation!! ✌️

[@devbachu7072]

Lovely as soon as I get my tye dye gonna start has soda powder live tye dye my brother

[@MrTieDye]

have fun!!

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

Thank you for explaining the difference in these three techniques Carl. Your videos are outstanding!!!!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome, I am glad to be of help to you and thank you... I have a lot of fun creating them and look forward to making more as soon as I finish up with this batch of custom orders... oh and my name is Carl ;-)

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

@@MrTieDye that's my Dad's middle name! ♥️. Sorry for the confusion. LOL

[@MrTieDye]

@@Mar-velousMarlenak8 good name and no worries ;-)

[@samashbloom3230]

I've never tie dyed before, but you just gave me inspiration to do a red and black spider for Spider-Man!

[@MrTieDye]

Awesome, I am glad to be of help or Inspiration ... just in case it will help, here is my Beginner's Playlist :: kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@samashbloom3230]

@@MrTieDye Thank you! 😁

[@debretaevans8049]

Now that's my kind of red white and blue

[@MrTieDye]

thank you 🙏

[@gloryumezurike5380]

Thanks

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome 🙏

[@asdt2858]

Thank you for showing so many different ways to do this! I love seeing all the different results! I can't wait to make some 4th of July shirts for my family!

[@MrTieDye]

You are so welcome, I am glad to be of help and yes it is getting to be that time of the year again :-) have fun!!

[@dracofirex]

Thank you for distracting me from the crazy people setting off fireworks outside and scaring the crap out of me!

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome :-)

[@tereselapree222]

Love the spider web and firework style! The spiral one was so clean with the white stripes! ❤️❤️ your work Mr Tie Dye!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@davidgaver8659]

This was an awesome tutorial and I'll definitely have to try your techniques

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and have fun!

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

I love your Spider Web of Firework. That is pretty cool beans it was really so clean. I wish I could make that one until we have other shirts from Amazon 🕸✨✨🎇🎆

[@MrTieDye]

You can do it!

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Yes!!!!!!

[@lizfettler9320]

I can handle these spiral and spider shirts I think❤❤❤

[@MrTieDye]

Sure you can ... if you are new to tie-dye, here is my Beginners Playlist which has many helpful videos : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo Also, here is another list where you can play with one design in many ways by tying the same, but dyeing differently : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzupFrPUZZWKvIQc_A28Af0Bt

[@rocketdog24brabham28]

Love all of them!! Very helpful to me to learn the tip of thickened or plain water. This will work in so many designs and colors! Thank you for all you do!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome, I am glad to be of help

[@ambertracy3396]

The credits at the end were too funny! What a great way to wrap up the video 😁 Now I’m going to try the spider again.

[@MrTieDye]

thank you... yeah that would be my sense of humor peeking out ;-) I will probably keep playing with that

[@mili2304]

Congrats! Your tutorials are amazing.

[@MrTieDye]

Thanks a lot!

[@raffertyleeann]

Love your tutorials and all your creative work!!

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you so much! an you are welcome

[@jlcsmallbusiness5587]

2:15 is spider design!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@catekatz5855]

I love your videos so much. They literally make my day. 🙏❤️☮️

[@ittypittykrissstie]

Thank u So much! I have plans to make some for the whole family for the 4th.! Would you be able to give ideas for Pants???

[@MrTieDye]

awesome, have fun and for pants, I just do random folds... sometimes I will do a spiral, accordion fold but mostly I just scrunch them.... there is not as much fabric to work with to get too fancy... main thing if they are thick like jeans is to use a lot of dye and open the creases to check for white spot that may nee dye

[@leogutierrez8189]

Just did this and I love mine it’s beautiful.

[@MrTieDye]

wonderful!! I am glad to be of help to you

[@paigecraig6505]

I love this. So you don’t ring the colors out at all before you wrap them up

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and no I do not... you want the dyes in there so they can bond to the cotton fibers .... If I have added too much dyes (meaning there is dye dripping out when I pick it up) ... I will lay the tee on a clean dry rag to soak up some of the excess dyes, then I put it in my tub on a rack to batch... any other excess dyes can drip out ... here is how I batch my tees : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM

[@robinreece920]

I've been looking for a tie dye tutorial on this and the ones I have found were meh. Glad I found yours. Never disappoints! Thank you for posting! 👍

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome and I am glad to be of help to you!!

[@anamercedesramosreategui5324]

Me encante su arte....el liquido transparente que es ???

[@MrTieDye]

Gracias me encanta ayudar a otros con este arte y estos son Tintes Reactivos de Procion Fiber, vienen en forma de polvo y los mezclo con agua para hacer los tintes líquidos. En caso de que quieras aprender, aquí hay un canal de Brasil: kzbin.info/door/oxfC2MhKv8j4vuhgyT0Qbw

[@bellie8009]

Epic print!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@Luckyladyll]

Thank you for your continued work to help dyers find new techniques. Have you done a spiral as an overdye using Rit color remover? I can't seem to find one.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome and no I have not used the Rit yet, but I do have a couple boxes of it as I plan to try it out and make a video of the process

[@barbj672000]

Hi I'm brand new to this channel. Hey, Mr. TieDye.... What is your work surface made of? It cleans up so well!

[@MrTieDye]

Hello and Welcome ✌🏻 ... my work surface is just one of those 6ft plastic tables that fold in half ....I have several of them as I used to do Tie-Dye Home parties ... and yes they clean up great... I just use a wet rag on mine ... if I am going to tie some new tees I make sure to wipe it a couple times with a clean rag

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for sharing 🤟🏻🥰💋 LOVELY 😊

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

So does this Bluebird make the color into a Sapphire just like on your Shirt for doing the Fourth of July simple pattern.

[@MrTieDye]

the Sapphire is a little darker share of blue than the bluebird in my opinion... if I were to use it for flag designs, I would probably add some Cobalt or Black to darken it up just a little bit.... but I have not done that yet

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Hey, Mr. Tie Dye how did you dipped it the yellow into a little bit of darker sapphire blue from the last video since I have already figuring it out all by myself together.

[@rhondoorocks]

Love your work! I've been trying 🤷‍♀️

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and yes practice is what it takes to master this art

[@Rob-kk7yr]

Recently subscibed and enjoy the helpfull tips. U make folding these shirts look way too easy lol

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and yeah 19 years of folding will do that to a person LOL

[@bishopcurry161]

Im new to tye dye but this was rlly helpful!!

[@MrTieDye]

I am glad it was helpful, here is another video, same pattern, but I explain a lot about tie dye in this video .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pomXqol6nNdqf9k

[@bishopcurry161]

Thanks

[@pauld5328]

Thanks for the instruction. But I think Tie Dye has limited appeal because all I see have every color in rainbow on a design that encompassing the entire shirt. I plan to do some more subdued and carefully selected limited colors.

[@MrTieDye]

You are welcome and yes some people love all of the colors and some love just a few colors while some love just one color, this is what I love about tie-dye, you can do whatever you want with it and make some very unique tees for yourself or others :-) .. Have fun exploring.

[@raylenewelbourne7124]

How do you make a red and black spider tie dye shirt with a yellow spot for a softball?

[@MrTieDye]

I would fold the tee in half and draw the half circle just the front of the tee, or front and back... pleat and tie the circle ...... then pinch the circle that you just folded and twist the rest of the tee around it... this is the twisting for the spider design... once it is twisted, I would pull the circle part up and then tighten the rest of the tee and tie it then you can dye the circle part in yellow and dye the rest of the tee in spider design like normal .... have fun!!

[@user-fr5rm9dg8y]

How do you wash the dye out after the 48 hours, so the dyes don't blend and turn the shirt pink?

[@MrTieDye]

I start with a cold rinse in the sink to wash away the soda ash which is what activates the dyes... after a good cold rinse, I turn up to warm and rinse some more, then I toss in the washer which I have filled half way with hot water and have added Synthrapol soap ... it is a pH neutral soap, so it helps to keep the dye particles suspended in the water rather than going into the tees and back staining them ... some dyers use Blue dawn Dish Soap in place of Synthrapol as it to is pH neutral One more thing I have done when I have a lot of white in the tee is to rinse in the sink like I said, then dunk in a pail of cold water which I have added a cup of white vinegar... it is acidic so it neutralizes the soda ash... OR, basically it balances the pH to a middle level (Procion Dyes need a high pH of around 10.6 - 11.0 to activate and bond with the cotton fibers) Here is my wash out process : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8

[@mariahwalker9442]

I like that

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you

[@mariahwalker9442]

Do my shirt like that Mr Tie Dye

[@willit007]

Really nice!!!

[@MrTieDye]

thank you 🙏

[@Ursichan]

I have an idea of a spider dye. Is it possible to tie dye a black spider with red and blue for the background? I think that would be an awesome Spiderman tee! 💖

[@MrTieDye]

yes it is, I would do it in this fashion, except with red and blue instead of rainbow : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaurnKOjord9eac

[@michellegettsy5288]

Which blue and red did you use for this video?

[@MrTieDye]

this was Sapphire Blue and Fire Red, both from Dharma

[@michellegettsy5288]

@@MrTieDye Thank you! I have the fire red and I was pretty sure but I truly appreciate the response! Have an amazing day!

[@MuskyHunter43]

Why is the shirt inside out?

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

I like with the White stripes and I work with Mr. Tie Dye On his channel 🧞‍♀️

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

You could do this?!

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

What kind of Red Powder is that.

[@sarndav]

Love the patriotic flare with fireworks. How many ounces would you say of each red and blue please? Thanks for sharing

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and I do not keep track of how many oz I use on each tee, but I would guess about 2-3 oz of each color, and about the same of plain or thickened water to hold the white space on some designs

[@ARowBoat]

I might have missed this but is the dye thickened or just regular liquid?

[@MrTieDye]

in this video, it is just plain water... but in the past I have thickened the water.... the main thing is to put liquid in the white spaces so the other dyes do not spread there as the liquid wants to equalize within the tee ✌🏻

[@jenniferjones111]

Groovy man 😁

[@MrTieDye]

thank you!!

[@dantel8692]

Mr.Chancy is that you

[@MrTieDye]

nope ... Carl here :-)

[@dantel8692]

🤣

[@bggines_1260]

Hi Carl, i wonder if the dye your using is thickened?

[@MrTieDye]

I do use thickened dyes some times... but not on these tees

[@thethingsyasee...5112]

I really enjoy your videos. I'm learning to make tie dyes and now everyone at work wants one! 😆 lol P. S. I was good friends with a Lorne McClellan from N.J.. Any relation?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you and you are welcome .... and no relation that I know of .... maybe a 3rd cousin??

[@carriemckinney3937]

beautiful

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@moisesvillar941]

Debería la prenda a teñir estar húmeda antes? Y que cantidad de tinte y agua se tendría que usar para cada franela. Gracias.

[@MrTieDye]

Utilizo tintes de fibra reactiva Procion y necesitan Soda Ash para activarlos, así que hago un remojo previo en una solución de ceniza de soda, y luego extiendo el exceso en la lavadora para que estén apenas húmedos ... luego doblo y amarro y los tiñe ... en cuanto al tinte, no lo mido, solo lo agrego hasta que no veo áreas blancas dentro de los pliegues, aquí está mi lista de reproducción para principiantes donde muestro cómo mezclar los tintes y las cenizas de soda , además de algunos diseños sencillos para comenzar, doy muchos consejos en el primer video ...... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@Miranda.Powers]

I really enjoy your videos 😍 🐢💖

[@MrTieDye]

thank you :-)

[@kimpatterson7631]

Love your videos, I know your doing 4th of July dyeing. I was wondering if you had done the shirt fold for radio wave. I am not sure if I caught it . I do enjoy every thing you do.

[@MrTieDye]

I have not made a video for the radio-wave on a tee yet, just the tapestry, but I will add it to my list

[@nicolemccormick5253]

These are great! Now I know how to avoid purple! Few questions: What brand dye do you use? Do you start with a dry shirt? Do you rinse amd then wash with hot water and detergent?

[@MrTieDye]

Thank you ... I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I buy most of mine from Dharma Trading Co. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html I have also purchased the same kind of dyes from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO. Here is a video on how to mix the dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk I start with a tee that has been soaked in Soda ash, that is what activates the Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes, another name for it is Sodium Carbonate. You can find it at one of the dye houses, or you can purchase locally from a pool supply store, or in the laundry isle under the name Washing Soda, just be sure to check the label says 100% Soda Ash. Here is how I mix or make soda ash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o I leave my tie-dye tees to batch for a minimum of 24 hours, but I prefer to leave mine for 48 hours. This give the dyes more time to bond with the cotton fibers, which mean less dye is going to be washed away and the tees will be brighter in color. 70F is a nice temp to batch tees, I also like to add some heat during this time. So I batch my tees in tubs/bins with a lid. I stack them next to a heater vent in the winter and put them on the shed roof in the sun in the summer time. The heat helps speed the batch time, but I still leave mine for 48 hours. Here are the bins I batch in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM and here is how I wash my tees after they batch .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8

[@dracofirex]

Here's the video he made on tie dye for beginners, which really has everything from start to finish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pomXqol6nNdqf9k

[@felicitychampagne283]

I’m a fan of Spider-man and was wondering if you could give me some ideas that will only show Blue and red with no white

[@MrTieDye]

I would add the blue dye first and let it settle in for a few minutes and then add the red to the other side ...... and I would open the creases some after the first coat of red to see how far it penetrated and then add a bit more if needed ... you may get some dark purple where the two colors mix some and it may take a few times of doing it to get it just the way you want it, so keep practicing :) and have fun

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

Is that Sapphire Blue and Fire Red

[@MrTieDye]

yes it is .... but I am about out of the sapphire, so I plan to try out bluebird with a bit of cobalt in it next

[@kylemessicktiedyecollector5690]

So are you going to Mix it up Bluebird with Cobalt Blue.

[@Stark_dan97]

I’m doing tie dye! I’m going to start selling my creations! I’m currently wearing a shirt that I tie dyed! What’s your advice on pricing? Also can you just give me some basic advice

[@MrTieDye]

That is Awesome!! as for pricing, that was not my best area of expertise... but what I did was go to tie-dye stores on Etsy or wherever and see what others were pricing their tees at... I tried to find the same quality of tie-dyes as where I felt I was and then used prices similar to those ... When I buy tees, the small - XL all cost the same ... so when I price my tees, I kept it simple... I priced the same design on these sizes the same rather than a different price for each size... then I bumped up 2-3X by $5.00 and 4-5X by $10.00 to cover the cost of the extra cost of the tee and more supplies used, plus time .... if I did a more detailed deign, then I bumped them a little more ... and yes you can ask more questions here, but ask a new one, do not reply as I do not get notified of replies to questions ✌🏻 you can message me through the launchlinks link in the description box of most of my newer videos ... or tag me on FB or IG to ask more questions ✌🏻

[@jmwatkins06]

How do you keep color from spreading to the white when you rinse?

[@MrTieDye]

I batch for 48 hours for one thing... allows more time for the dye to bond, but also, the dye is pretty much spent after 48 hours ...... I start with rinsing in the sink in cold water with the tee still tied .... after a minute or two, I removed the ties and turn water up to warm, then when water starts to run clear, I put in washer with hot water and synthrapol, which is a pH neutral soap ...... so with this process ... when I start rinsing, I can see the color spreading into my white areas, but it is about dead because I batched for 48 hours... and I have rinsed away the soda ash with the color water .... hope this helps

[@tiffanybrantner1452]

I'm trying to do the one in the end results that's in the middle. Did you tie them in the same order in the beginning?

[@MrTieDye]

no they are not shown in order, but, the tee in the middle at the end was twisted like a spiral and then dyed solid red on top and solid blue on the bottom... I call it the Spider Web

[@velvetseren5201]

So glad i come across your vid i wanted ideas for decorating the reusable gift bags ill be making :)

[@MrTieDye]

Wonderful... have fun!!

[@scarletroulette6333]

Dont you pull the sleeve through the other sleeve to make it symetrical? Or just on the spider design?

[@MrTieDye]

yes I do... I know sometimes I have forgotten to do that, but for any design that is folded in half, doing the one sleeve in the other helps you get better side to side symmetry ... here is my centering video for this .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6q7l6eJhad8itE

[@cristinah6774]

How do you keep you white spaces so white? Do you still soak them in a cold bath or just rinse to clear before you untie?

[@MrTieDye]

Part of it is how much dye I apply, takes some practice to not use too much or it will fill all of the white ... so I will use plain or thickened water to hold some white space.... NEXT, I batch my tees for 48 hours with heat .... this allows more time for the dyes to bond, BUT... by the time I start rinsing, most of the dyes are exhausted, so there is less chance of back staining .... then I start with a cold water rinse while the tee is still tied up, this washes away the soda sh, which is what activates the dyes, ... then I remove the ties and turn the water up to warm and continue to rinse... during this time I can see the red and blue spread into the white.... but no worries, just keep going.... once the water starts to run semi clear, I toss the tee into the washer, which I have fill half way with hot water and Synthrapol soap (some dyers use Blue Dawn Dish soap or Folex Carpet Cleaner as they to are pH neutral) ... I rinse the rest of my tees and toss them in.... once I am done, then I fill the rest of the way with hot water and run a short cycle.... once this is complete... I drain, do a quick rinse and then I do two long soak cycle washes in hot water, this time with less Synthrapol soap since there is less dye particles to keep suspended in the water ... this should help keep you white area white here is my washing video to see the process : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8 and one other tip I can give when I have a lot of white space on my tee .... during my rinse time, before I remove the ties... I sometimes will fill a basin with cold water and dump in about a cup of white vinegar ... then I will rinse the tee, dunk it in the vinegar water and then go back to rinsing..... the vinegar helps to neutralize the soda ash 😉✌🏻

[@cristinah6774]

@@MrTieDye thank you so much!!!

[@GardenJensJourney]

Question... I make tie-dye myself and have had a lot of request for these colors, or other designs that have white in them. How do you keep them from bleeding during wash out? I find that the blue especially, will tinge the white areas during wash out.

[@MrTieDye]

for me I find that adding water to the white areas helps to hold some space, but I also like to batch my tees with some heat and for a longer time, this way most of the dye is exhausted by the time I start my rinsing/washing process Here are the tubs I batch in, I stack then near a heat vent, or out in the sun depending on the season : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM and here is my rinse/wash process... I start with a cold water rinse while they are still tied to wash away the soda ash : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8

[@GardenJensJourney]

@@MrTieDye Thanks. I will try batching them longer. I had been doing 18-24 batch times. Appreciate your advice. Is your water just regular or thickened? I have worked with the thickened stuff a time or two as well.

[@lauraperoutka5279]

In the 3rd design, is that Thickened water or literally plain water?

[@MrTieDye]

I have done it both ways, but yes this was just plain water here... it just helps to hold space .... when there are dry areas, then the liquid is going to try and spread in that direction .... so the water becomes my 'white dye' so to speak

[@angelawalsh8319]

Do you make the dye for the shirts...Love the designs very 😎...I love Tie dye shirts and other things that I see Tie dye..I really want to make a dog paw and a turtle Tie dye shirt...How could I do them designs?

[@MrTieDye]

I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I buy most of mine from Dharma Trading Co. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html I have also purchased the same kind of dyes from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO. Here is a video on how to mix the dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk as for a dog paw, here is how I do that design .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmG6Z5akjsSWjsk and here is how I fold a turtle ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3VYYmer8qpnrs

[@reginafetherolf6796]

What Tshirts do you recommend?

[@MrTieDye]

I have not explored very many brands of tees, I found a couple that I like and have stayed with them for years ... I use Gildan Ultra tees or Port & Company tees and buy them wholesale from sanmar.com but you can also find them at jiffyshirts.com and alphabroder.com I like these as they are heavier weight tees and I felt they would last longer.... but I have seen some discussion on FB where people talk about the softness of the tee or like lighter weight tees, so you may check out eh tie-dye pages on FB for more info on why people select which tees and then find the ones that work best for you ✌🏻

[@charlottedemartini2754]

i loved the designs! i just did this for the 4th of july but when i went to wash out the dye, all of the color was coming out. i did not soak it in soda ash before starting, but i did not think i had to. Do you have a solution to prevent all the dye from coming out of my shirts?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you. as for the dye all coming out... if you are using fiber reactive Procion dyes, then you need soda ash, it is what activates the dyes.... so I soak my tees in soda sh to start, and then tie and dye them, as soon as the dyes come in contact with the soda sh an cotton, they activate and start to bond with the cotton fibers ... then I leave them to sit for a minimum of 24 hours, but I prefer 48 hours to give the dyes more time to bond with the cotton... also, I add heat to them also, I batch my tees in tubs with lids ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM then I placed these tubs near a heater vent, or out in the sun, the heat also helps speed up the dye bonding time. Then after 48 hours, I start the rinsing and washing process ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8 Also, these dyes work on cotton tees, but will not work on poly tees

[@marcokeller3575]

How do. You keep the white parts white? I find when I go to rinse the shirts after the white parts don’t stay white.

[@MrTieDye]

As for keeping the white parts white on something like this, first of all, I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes, and in this case I use Fire Red from Dharma, I have found it does not bleed much........ I soak the tee in soda ash, tie it and dye it.... then I batch my tee for 48 hours (this gives the dyes more time to bond) with heat in a tub with a lid so it stay damp while batching... if it dries out, then the dye bonding stops : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafLqIGHl82NgKM The reason I do this is the dye is almost exhausted after the 48 hours with heat, so there is less of a chance of the dyes back staining at this point.... BUT, I do a cold water rinse while it is still tied up, this washes away the soda ash, which is what activates the dyes, so you want that gone so you do not re activate the dyes ...... then I turn the water up to warm and remove the ties while I continue to rinse.... then I toss it in the washer which I pre filled halfway with hot water and Synthrapol Soap (this is a pH neutral soap I buy from dharma, but some dyers use Blue Dawn Dish Soap, or Folex Carpet Cleaner as they are both pH neutral soaps as well) ..... you do not want to rinse and then let it sit as the dye will start cross staining, so rinse and then directly into the washer.... I finish rinsing everything and then I do three hot washes and check the water on the last cycle and run a forth if needed. Here is my rinsing process video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8 I hope this helps, have fun creating!!

[@rebeccaedwards8556]

How do you keep the red dye from turning yellow around the edges? We have done 4th of July tie dye two years now and we have yellow around the red :(

[@MrTieDye]

I use Fire Red Dye from Dharma .... I have used others and I have made my own from fuchsia and yellow....and they all seem to bleed on the edge... Fire Red seems to hold its color ✌🏻

[@lovedofgod.4905]

Dig it ! great video. Thanks for sharing your expertise. TeacH PeacE

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and you are welcome ad YES ... Teach Peace

[@leximillwood4030]

After you let it sit for 48 hours and rinse it. Can you wash with laundry soap or just water?

[@MrTieDye]

I rinse in cold water to start with to rinse away the soda ash since it is what activates the dyes... then up to warm until it starts to run clear, then I wash in hot water with synthrapol ... it is a pH neutral soap, which is what you want so that any of the excess dyes in the water to do not get activated and stick to your tee .... I mention this because some detergents have soda ash in them ..... the other thing dyers use to wash with is Blue Dawn because it to is pH neutral .... I hope this helps

[@riscavazos9664]

Is there a certain way that i should tie the spider design shirt or do i just tie it how i want

[@MrTieDye]

when I twist mine, I twist toward the bottom of the tee, if you twist the other direction, the spider designs will come out differently ... and then for the kits string, I just tied it well enough to hold it together.... I hope this answered your question

[@samanthajade6042]

Hi Mr. Tie Dye. I love your work. Do you have a website where you sell your tie dye t shirts?

[@MrTieDye]

thank you and yes I do, although I am trying to get more stock put in after doing a large wholesale order last year to San Francisco ... here is my site : www.mrtiedye.com

[@jameswilbur2499]

I'm new to this, do you always soak the garment in soak ash before dying it?

[@MrTieDye]

Soda ash is what is needed to activate the Procion Dyes that I use ..... so yes it is always used ..... BUT, it is not required that you soak before hand... some dyers prefer to do a prewash and then tie the tee while it is just damp with plain water... once tied, then they soak the tee and squeeze out or spin out the excess and then dye as long as you have cotton or other natural fabric, dye and soda sh together before you batch it, then you are good... so sometimes I will wash a tee, tie while it is damp with plain water, dye it and then I will squirt soda ash over top like I am adding a coat of dye, I flip and do the other side and then batch OR, if you are doing Ice dyeing or HWI... then you can mix the dry soda sh with the dry powders and then add them to the tee/tap at the same time ... I hope this helps 😉 and since you are new, here is my Beginner's Playlist : kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo lots of tips of tie-dye in here as well as videos on how to mix the dyes and the soda ash

[@mlandvomatsebula6707]

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@debbiemorris2285]

Hi Could you tell me what does you use they are amazing

[@MrTieDye]

I use Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I buy most of mine from Dharma Trading Co. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html I have also purchased the same kind of dyes from Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO. Here is a video on how to mix the dyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk

[@blugram713]

Nice . . what brand of paints do you recommend

[@MrTieDye]

I use fiber reactive Procion dyes, I buy mine from dharma ........ www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html .......................... but there are other dye houses that sell the same kind of dyes, there is Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO

[@doraguzman4771]

Como se prepara el agua espesa

[@MrTieDye]

Aquí hay un par de videos sobre cómo hago el agua espesa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n57EhYuNmbN9itE kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSQaJaFq7Jpqrc ahora uso Superclear de dharma, es un líquido preespesado: www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/superclear.html y una cosa más, en caso de que sirva de ayuda, aquí hay un canal de Brasil: kzbin.info

[@doraguzman4771]

@@MrTieDye muchas gracias por contestar, esta es el agua para que el pétalo de la flor se quede blanco

[@archz5335]

Forgive my Englishness but what is soda ash? And what would be a ph neutral soap in the UK?

[@MrTieDye]

Soda ash is a white powder, also called Sodium Carbonate.... it is used to raise the pH level of the cotton, which then causes the dye to activate and bond with the cotton .... you can buy from a dye house... or you can buy it at pool supply store ..... also, if you have problems finding soda ash, it can be made from baking soda, here is a link to how that is done, scroll down to the bottom of this page ........ www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/bakingsoda.shtml as for pH neutral soap, I know the other thing dyers use is Blue Dawn dish soap, but you can read more about the soap here ..... www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/synthrapol.shtml

[@itz_declan20]

Why do u have to have it in side out

[@MrTieDye]

it is not required ... but the reasons I do it : 1. when centering a tee or folding it in half, I can match up the seams better : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJvHe4p_fMmmjMk 2. sometimes I used washable markers and a couple times I have had a few marks that did not wash out, this way they are on the inside of the tee 3. Sometimes not all of the dye particles dissolve and they can leave tiny spots of darker color, if the tee is inside out, then the spots are mostly on the inside of the tee those are my reasons for turning inside out ... but I encourage everyone to make their own choices of what works best for them ... have fun!!

[@itz_declan20]

Thank u

[@bethzaker9203]

Which red and which blue were they?

[@MrTieDye]

I used Fire Red and Sapphire Blue, both from dharma ✌🏻

[@bethzaker9203]

@@MrTieDye thank you muchly 🙂

[@babygirlb3kah]

When you put on the plain water do you mean the thickened water?

[@MrTieDye]

yes I use thickened water, but before that I used to use just plain water.... so I like to put it out there that jut plain water helps also, thickened just works a little better ;-)

[@douglashopkins6111]

How do you keep the White ... White when you rinse and wash??

[@MrTieDye]

to start with I batch my tees fr 48 hours... this allow the dye more time to bond, but also, the dye is about spent by the time I wash them ...... so after the 48 hours, I rinse in the sink in cold water, which washes away the soda ash... about one minute .... then I turn water up to warm and continue to rinse and at this time I remove the ties or bands .... i rinse until the water starts to run clear and then I put into the washer which has hot water and synthrapol added ... I wash three times in hot water and then rinse and dry .... the white is just a little of compared to a new white tee, but it is not pink .... hope this helps

[@nigarsultana5384]

All t-shirt are wet? Want to know your colour mixing Process Sir

[@MrTieDye]

yes, I pre soak my tees in soda ash and then use my washing machine to 'spin out' the excess so the tees are barely damp ... my beginner's playlist shows how I mix the soda ash and the dyes I use .... kzbin.info/aero/PLMEtBqB2BzuquDrHsqxbv8LdFkaIyy3wo

[@nigarsultana5384]

@@MrTieDye Thank you sir

[@susiedenen632]

Do you fold your shirts inside out? Or does it matter

[@MrTieDye]

yes I do, the main reasons are : tiny specks of dye do not always dissolve all the way and can leave tiny spots of dye on your tee, this way the spot will be on the inside... also, every now and then my washable marker or pencil do not wash all the way out, so this way those marks with also be on the inside of the tee but this is a personal choice, they can be dyed either way

[@sheriberg3136]

How do you keep the white white when rinsing?

[@MrTieDye]

Part of that comes from a longer batch time with heat, which allows more dye to bond with the cotton ... and the heat helps speed up the setting of the dyes, ..... but after 48 hours, the dyes are mostly exhausted, so there is less chance of back staining.... once they are rinsed, I drop them directly into the washer which I already have half full of hot water and synthrapol soap.... if they sit too long after the rinse, they can back stain... so I do not pile up a couple in the sink, I walk each tee back to the washer as soon as I rinse it PLUS, I use Synthrapol soap from Dharma, (that has been discontinued, so Dharma now makes a Textiles Soap, which I will try as soon as I run out of Synthrapol ... some dyers use Blue Dawn Dish soap, or Folex Carpet Cleaner as they too are pH neutral soaps ...... I DO NOT use regular laundry detergent for the initial rinse out as many of them contain soda ash, which can re activate the dyes that get rinsed out of the tees and then back stain in the washer... this is why I use a pH neutral soap. After batching, I start by doing a cold water rinse while the tee is still tied up, this will wash away the soda ash, which is what activates these dyes ... here is my washing video to show my process : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGwkKGpqbCeoK8

[@tere62654]

Mr Tie Dye. What is the name brand dye do you use ?

[@MrTieDye]

I buy mine from Dharma ...... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html ..... but the main thing is to look for Procion dyes, they are the good ones and you can also find them at Custom Colours in NC and Grateful Dye in CO

[@annabratkov3105]

I roll mine with a fork its so much faster and easier =)

[@MrTieDye]

great tip, thanks

[@kimberlydimon7468]

:-) that is awesome

[@MrTieDye]

thank you

[@aliallred9538]

Wet or dry tee shirts do you use

[@MrTieDye]

most of the time I dye on tees that have been soaked in soda ash and spun out so they are barely damp or slightly wet

[@aliallred9538]

@@MrTieDye thank you i did these for the 4th and they turned out pretty good

[@MrTieDye]

you are welcome

[@xsimplysarahx4038]

I just realized that I screwed up my 4th of July spiral oops...

[@MrTieDye]

uh oh... well those things happen... next time will be better

[@papagcortellino5283]

I notice you turn the shirts inside out...?? Any reason, why? Also, what shades of blue/red..turquoise...fire red??

[@MrTieDye]

sometimes there are tiny bits of dye that do not dissolve and then they leave tiny spots.... most times if this happens the tiny spots are on the inside of the tees... also, sometimes I use a pencil to draw my image designs and it does not always wash all the way out, so any stray marks will be on the inside as fr the colors, Fire Red and Sapphire Blue, both from dharma

[@kwelchans]

What shades of red and blue do you use? Do you still get them from Dharma?

[@MrTieDye]

I like the Fire red and Sapphire blue from dharma for my these

[@kwelchans]

@@MrTieDye thanks!

[@2clong]

I noticed the shirt is inside out.

[@MrTieDye]

Yes, I tie almost all of my tees inside out... sometimes there are little specks of dye that do not dissolve all the way and then they will leave tin spots of color on the tie-dye, but with the tee inside out they will be on the inside of the tee. Also, I use washable markers and pencils to draw designs on and every now and then a mark will not wash out for some reason, so once again they will be on the inside of the tee..... and when I fold a tapestry, I will fold the front of the tapestry to the inside for the same reason. But when you are doing a non-symmetrical design on a tee, you have to remember to flip the image or it will be backwards on the tee.

[@pinkiess5020]

What’s the name of the product you used?

[@MrTieDye]

I prep the tee by soaking in soda ash .... www.dharmatrading.com/chemicals/soda-ash-fixer.html here is a video on how I make it ......... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJasaWmghcqha7c and then I use fiber reactive procion dyes .... www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html .... here is how I mix those ...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXfNY2tviZt1jMk

[@elvishmyst]

Why do you soak in soda ash

[@MrTieDye]

Soda ash is what activates the Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes, another name for it is Sodium Carbonate. You can find it at one of the dye houses, or you can purchase locally from a pool supply store, or in the laundry isle under the name Washing Soda, just be sure to check the label says 100% Soda Ash. Here is how I mix or make soda ash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWUfoZ4Zdh0j5o

[@damiendrinkswater8380]

I hate it

[@reymalyngarcia6697]

I try it is ugly

[@MrTieDye]

just gotta keep practicing.... I have been at this for 19 years.... it will not take you that long to get good though :-)